Police arrested two suspects during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Anjawan, DueƱas, Iloilo, on August 8, resulting in the seizure of about 70 grams of suspected shabu valued at P476,000. IPPO PHOTO

P476K worth of ā€˜shabu’ seized; HVI, SLI arrested in DueƱas buy-bust

ILOILO — A high-value individual (HVI) and a street-level individual (SLI) were arrested after police seized about 70 grams of suspected shabu worth an...
The rice harvester at the site of the fatal accident in DueƱas, Iloilo, where 19-year-old construction worker ā€œJohnā€ was reportedly trapped between the machine’s divider on August 5. The victim was rushed to a hospital in Passi City but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician. DUEƑAS MPS PHOTOS

19-year-old construction worker dies after getting trapped in rice harvester

ILOILO City — A 19-year-old construction worker died after he was trapped in a rice harvester in DueƱas, Iloilo on the evening of August...
Police arrest the suspect identified by the alias ā€œGiposā€ during a buy-bust operation in Zone 3, Barangay Boulevard, Molo, Iloilo City on August 6, 2026. Authorities seized nine sachets containing about 75 grams of suspected shabu with an estimated value of P510,000, along with buy-bust money and other evidence. ICPO PHOTO

HVI arrested, P510K worth of suspected ā€˜shabu’ seized in Molo buy-bust

ILOILO City — A 52-year-old alleged high-value individual (HVI) was arrested after police seized about 75 grams of suspected shabu worth an estimated P510,000...
A resident of Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo landed in jail after he was apprehended in an anti-illegal drug operation in Barangay Dacutan, Dumangas town. He yielded 10 heat-sealed plastic sachets containing suspected shabu valued at P476,000. PRO-6 PHOTO

PRO-6 arrests high-value target, seizes P476K ‘shabu’ in Dumangas drug sting

ILOILO – Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) arrested a high-value individual (HVI) and confiscated approximately 70 grams of suspected shabu valued at around P476,000...

25 illegal fishers arrested; P3.9-M worth of boats, gear seized in 24 hours

ILOILO City – Twenty-five individuals were arrested and nearly P3.9 million worth of boats, fishing equipment, and illegally caught fish were confiscated in 10...
Photo courtesy of Police Regional Office 6

PRO-6 logs 38% drop in focus crimes; rape cases plunge 78%

ILOILO City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) recorded a 38.09-percent decline in the region's eight focus crimes in July 2026 compared to...
Personnel of the Coast Guard Sub-Station Culasi rescued eight crew members aboard the fishing banca "Taga Bukid" after it capsized about 5.7 nautical miles off the waters of Culasi, Antique, late on August 4. All eight occupants were rescued unharmed and the vessel was safely towed to the shoreline of Barangay Lipata. COAST GUARD STATION ANTIQUE PHOTO

Coast Guard rescues 8 crew members after fishing banca capsizes off Antique

ANTIQUE – Eight people were rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) after their fishing banca capsized off the waters of Culasi, Antique, while...
Photo courtesy of PNP 2ND Iloilo PMFC

PRO-6 nets 378 in July drive vs illegal fishing; over 31-M gear seized

ILOILO City — The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) arrested 378 individuals and seized P31.44 million worth of fishing boats, gear, and fish during...

PRO-6 arrests 3 most wanted persons in Iloilo, Capiz, NegOr

ILOILO City – Three most wanted persons (MWPs) were arrested in separate manhunt operations in Iloilo, Capiz, and Negros Oriental on July 31 as...
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ICPO arrests 501 drug personalities, seizes P91.5-M worth of ā€˜shabu’ in seven months

ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) arrested 501 drug personalities and seized an estimated P91.5 million worth of suspected shabu in...